Overview

Guided by renowned faculty with extensive research experience, doctoral candidates will engage in independent research projects, develop innovative solutions to complex IT challenges, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Learn more at the Information Technology (IT) programme from the University Teknologi PETRONAS.

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared for successful careers in academia, research institutions, and leading technology companies.

Programme Outcomes

Information technology experts who are competent with a firm grounding in information technology fields to foster research and development of new knowledge in the information technology field.
Information technology experts who lead in their areas of expertise and are able to communicate convincingly and interact effectively with stakeholders.
Information technology experts who engage and advocate lifelong learning activities and have an entrepreneurial mindset.
Information technology experts who uphold and defend ethical conduct and professional practices and issues in advancing the profession while maintaining integrity.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Cyber Security

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Software Engineering

Cloud Computing

Big Data

Digital Innovations and Transformation

Enterprise Systems

Immersive Technologies

Digital Twin

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seri Iskandar, Malaysia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 15 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or any relevant field from a recognised university with a CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74 or its equivalent OR;
Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or any relevant field from a recognised university with a CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49 or its equivalent will require 5 years of working experience and internal rigorous assessment

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16600 MYR / year

≈ 16600 MYR / year
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Citizens or residents

12200 MYR / year

≈ 12200 MYR / year

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Programme Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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